The much-maligned Mitch Marsh is set to play in the final Ashes Test at the Oval as the selectors move to protect the bowlers, while England lose patience with Jason Roy, who is dropped.The much-maligned Mitch Marsh is set to play in the final Ashes Test at the Oval as the selectors move to protect the bowlers, while England lose patience with Jason Roy, who is dropped.

Jason Roy and Craig Overton are dropped from the England team for the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval, with Sam Curran and Chris Woakes coming in.Jason Roy and Craig Overton are dropped from the England team for the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval, with Sam Curran and Chris Woakes coming in.

“#Ashes Changes for both teams ahead of the 5th test at The Oval beginning tonight with England recalling Woakes and bringing in Curran. Out are Overton and Roy.
Australia make one change with M. Marsh in for Head.”

NASSER HUSSAIN: What happens on the field over the next five days is hugely important because a 2-2 scoreline in the Ashes would be far better for England than 3-1 to Australia.NASSER HUSSAIN: What happens on the field over the next five days is hugely important because a 2-2 scoreline in the Ashes would be far better for England than 3-1 to Australia.

It is no secret that the ECB wanted to win the home World Cup more than anything, it is then no surprise that England’s Test team has suffered as a result of increased emphasis on the one-day game. England’s failure to win an Ashes series on home soil for the first time in 18 years has now prompted a shift of focus back towards the traditional form of international cricket.It is no secret that the ECB wanted to win the home World Cup more than anything, it is then no surprise that England’s Test team has suffered as a result of increased emphasis on the one-day game.

At the moment, India are on top of the table with 120 points, having won both their games so far in West Indies. New Zealand and Sri Lanka, with one win each, are in second and third place, respectively, with 60 points.At the moment, India are on top of the table with 120 points, having won both their games so far in West Indies. New Zealand and Sri Lanka, with one win each, are in second and third place, respectively, with 60 points.

Captain Joe Root said England's year could still be judged a success even if they fail to level the Ashes series against Australia by winning the final test at The Oval.Captain Joe Root said England's year could still be judged a success even if they fail to level the Ashes series against Australia by winning the final test at The Oval.

Trevor Bayliss, who will be in charge of the England side for the last time in the fifth Ashes Test, has backed under-fire captain Joe Root to drive the team forward as they attempt to emulate their white-ball success in Test cricket.Trevor Bayliss, who will be in charge of the England side for the last time in the fifth Ashes Test, has backed under-fire captain Joe Root to drive the team forward as they attempt to emulate their white-ball success in Test cricket.

ashes 2019, james pattinson ashes, 5th Test ashes, The Oval 5th Test, pattinson ashes 2019Tim Paine forecasts a big Test summer at home for James Pattinson, who has not been picked for the fifth Test.

EXCLUSIVE: The pair have been part of the English cricket landscape for nearly 50 years but they put down their microphones this weekend
EXCLUSIVE: The pair have been part of the English cricket landscape for nearly 50 years but they put down their microphones this weekend

Australia captain expects Victorian tearaway to play key role in upcoming showdowns with Pakistan and New ZealandAustralia captain expects Victorian tearaway to play key role in upcoming showdowns with Pakistan and New Zealand

Australia batsman David Warner was banned for a year from international cricket due to his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. According to an interview published in The Guardian, former England Test skipper Alastair Cook had described an…Australia batsman David Warner was banned for a year from international cricket due to his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.According to an interview published in The Guar